CVE-2019-14482: AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-14482?

netcrunch: upgrade to newer than 10.6.0.4587. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-14482 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14482 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-14482 affect?

CVE-2019-14482 affects netcrunch. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The same hardcoded SSL private key is used across different customers' installations when no other SSL certificate is installed, which al

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-14482?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-14482 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting netcrunch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The same hardcoded SSL private key is used across different customers' installations when no other SSL certificate is installed, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2020-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adremsoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-16 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adremsoft netcrunch UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.6.0.4587

Fixed in: newer than 10.6.0.4587

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netcrunch || rpm -q netcrunch || netcrunch --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.6.0.4587 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netcrunch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netcrunch

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-14482?

netcrunch: upgrade to newer than 10.6.0.4587. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-14482 being exploited?

CVE-2019-14482 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-14482 affect?

CVE-2019-14482 affects netcrunch. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a hardcoded SSL private key vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client. The same hardcoded SSL private key is used across different customers' installations when no other SSL certificate is installed, which al

How urgent is CVE-2019-14482?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-14483 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Credentials Disclosure
CVE-2019-14481 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client
CVE-2019-14480 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has an Improper Session Handling vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client, which
CVE-2019-14479 HIGH 8.8 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 allows Remote Code Execution
CVE-2019-14478 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE AdRem NetCrunch 10.6.0.4587 has a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NetCrunch web client

References

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